Singer of Sad Songs
Singer of Sad Songs: Tales of Heartbreak and Hope
Lyrics
Widow Jones couldn't make it on her own
Widow Jones is struggling to manage on her own.
Frank was 'lectrafied leaving six kids half grown
Frank, presumably her husband, passed away, leaving six children in the midst of growing up.
In her misery she sent for me the singer of sad songs
In her distress, Widow Jones reaches out to the singer of sad songs for comfort.
And I sympathized and eulogized Frank Jones
The singer empathizes and praises the deceased Frank Jones.
And she cried singer of sad songs I need your services today
Widow Jones requests the singer's services, emphasizing her need for solace.
Doctor of broken hearts
The singer is metaphorically referred to as a "Doctor of broken hearts."
I'll wash your clothes and mend your socks for your pay
Widow Jones offers practical help in return for the singer's assistance.
Farmer Brown had always dreamed of city lights
Farmer Brown has dreams of a more glamorous life in the city.
Mini skirts on pretty girls were in his sights
His desires involve the allure of women in mini skirts.
So one early morn he left his corn to harvest a field of sin
Farmer Brown abandons his responsibilities to pursue sinful pleasures.
Mrs Brown called me shortly after three a.m.
Mrs. Brown contacts the singer in the early morning, likely distressed by her husband's actions.
And she cried singer of sad songs I need your services today
She requests the singer's services as the "Doctor of broken hearts."
Doctor of broken hearts got some early hybrid corn for your pay
The singer is offered corn in return for helping Farmer Brown.
Lovely Lucy sat there sippin' a glass of wine
Lovely Lucy is patiently waiting at the church with a glass of wine.
She was at the church waitin' till after nine
She expects her groom after nine, but he is out indulging in vices.
But the groom to be was somewhere free with a case of yellow spine
The groom is unfaithful, engaging in activities with a case of yellow spine, suggesting moral decay.
Lovely Lucy is still a virgin and that's a crime
Lovely Lucy is still a virgin, and the singer views this as a tragic situation.
And she cried singer of sad songs I need your services today
Lucy seeks the singer's services as the "Doctor of broken hearts."
Doctor of broken hearts got a slightly used diamond for your pay
The singer is offered a used diamond in return for helping Lucy.
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